Everest Base Camp Trekking-14 Days

The trek to everest base camp one of the most famous and popular in the world. It takes you in to the heart of the Nepalese Everest base camp trekkingHimalayas. Nepal,it has eight of the world's ten hightest peaks in the world has Nepal.Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, Start festivals and monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park is rich with flora and fauna, but the existence of the yeti remains a mystery.

Kalapathar

Kala Pathar is a mountain in the Nepalese Himalaya. It appears as a big brown bump below the impressive south face of Pumori (7,161m / 23,494ft). Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest will attempt to summit Kala Patthar, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest from base camp to peak (due to the structure of Everest, the peak cannot be seen from the base camp). The views from almost anywhere on Kala Patthar of Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse are spectacular.

Trip Grade: 4/Strenuous:This trek is strenuous. Maximum elevation is 5,550m (Kalapathar).

Treks Highlights:

From the tiny airfield of Lukla the trail leads through Sherpa villages,Buddhist Monasteres, alpine forests of fir and rhododendron and across high suspension bridges meeting caravans of zobkyo (a yak-cow crossbreed) along the way. Namche Bazaar is a colorful, bustling market with traders from surrounding villages and as far as Tibet, and from Tengboche the views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Ama Dablam are sensational. Climbing above the tree line to cross alpine pastures and glacial moraine you eventually reach Base Camp, high on the Khumbu Glacier, where colorful expedition tents give a bizarre appearance to this desolate place surrounded by rock, snow and ice.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 01: Kathmandu – Lukla – Phakding (2,800m)
In the Morning fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2,800m). At the place of everest, the trail leads north from the airstrip to the edge of Lukla Plateau. After, an easy walk through several villages reaches to Phakding (2,800m).There can be reached within 5 hours even relaxing.O/n Phakding,

Day 02: Phakding – Namche Bazaar (2,800m – 3,440m)
At first, following up soft trail passing several villages, beautiful pine forest, then comes to Jorsalee (2800m). From Jorsale following up Dudhkosi River about one hour and climbing slowly up a steep trail reaches to Namche.Namche Bazaar is the administrative capital of the region, historically it was the staging point for trading expeditions to Tibet and its Saturday market remains an important event bringing traders from villages a week's walk away. An acclimatization day allows for an excursion to Thame. Intricately carved mani stones mark the path to this large valley with a picturesque gompa on the hillside overlooking the valley. Nearly more than half steep trail, one can enjoy with breath Taking first view of Everest (8,848m), Nuptse (7,879m) and Lotse (8,383m). Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Namche Bazaar,

Day 03: Namche Bazaar – Khumjung Valley Excursion- Rest Day (3,440m – 3,790m)
Almost we will spend our days in Namche Bazaar,at the place of Namche Bazaar, the trail leads steep climbing about one hour to Shyangboche. From the top of Shyangboche, one can see view of Mt. Everest (8848m), Ama Dablam (6856m), Themserku (6608m), Nuptse (7879m), and Lotse (8383m). After there trail downwards to Khumjung, where can be seen Sir Edmund Hillary School and hospital. Walking time takes about 3 hours.O/n Namche Bazaar,

Day 04: Namche Bazaar – Tengboche (3,440m - 3,870m)
From Namche Bazaar, trail leads descending crossing several villages through a beautiful pine forest up to Phunki Thanga. After that, trail rapidly steep climbing to Thyangboche. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Thyangboche,

Day 05: Tengboche – Dingboche (3,870m – 4,410m)
From Tengpoche, it's a short steep and muddy descending to Dingboche through birches, conifers and Rhododendron forest. After a long walk it passes several villages such as Dingboche, Pangboche and reaches Pheriche. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Dingboche,

Day 06: Dingboche rest and day trip to Chhukung

Day 07: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,410m – 4,930m)
At the place of Pheriche trail leads very soft way up to Dugla (4,620m). After that it leads ascending about 2 hours, switches back to soft and enter Lobuje. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Lobuche,

Day 08: Lobuche – Gorak shep- Everest Base Camp (4,930m - 5,160m)
From Lobuche trail leads flat, several small ascends and descends to Gorak shep. Walking time takes about 4 hours.O/n at Gorak Shep,

Day 09: Gorak Shep – (Kalapathar)- Pheriche (4,240m)
At the place of Gorak Shep, trail leads climbing up to Kalapattar (5,545m). Actually Kalapattar is the most popular place for checking breath taking mountain views’ such as Mt. Everest (8,848m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Themserku (6,608m), Nuptse (7,879m), and Lotse (8,383m). Walking time takes about four hours for going and coming.O/n at Pheriche,

Day 10: Pheriche – Thyangboche(4,240m – 3,870m)
Form Pheriche, moving through the same way reaches to Thyangboche. Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n at Thyangboche,

Day 11: Thyangboche – Khumjung (3,870m – 3780m)
Walking time takes about 5 hours back through the same way.O/n at Khumjung,

Day 12: Khumjung – Manjo (3780m- 2,840m)
Walking time takes about 5 hours back through the same way.O/n at Manjo,

Day 13: Manjo – Lukla
The trails dowa hills via Dudhkoshi River walking 5 hours, O/n at Lukla,

Day 14: Lukla- Kathmandu
In the morning flight back to Kathmandu. O/n Kathmandu,

Cost Includes:

Two way airfare (Kathmandu-Lukla–Kathmandu) including guide & Porter, All ground transportation as per itinerary using tourist vehiche,All airport tax required Kathmandu airport & Lukla airport,Meals as specified above. Three times a days (e,g, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ,National Park Fees or conservation fees Everest region,Experience government licensed English Speaking Guide and Porter (s) with food and accommodation. Accomodation on treks .Government Tax. Other assistance.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of Personal nature during trekking,International Airfare and Airport departure tax. approx USD 25,All Drinking ( Water / Beer / Tea Coffee), Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu, Meals in Kathmandu, Tips for trekking guide & other employed staffs,

Meals during Everest Base Camp Trek

All Meals on full board basis will be provided during on trek. Three meals ( B,L & D) a day will be provided from the teahouse/lodge, Each day dinner and breakfast are used to take in the same lodge you spend the night. Lunch will be taken on the way to destination. Reception, farewell dinner and breakfast will be provided during your stay in Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance

Make sure to have both medical and evacuation insurance before coming to Nepal for Everest Base Camp Trek,